Healthy Food Access and Marketing VISTA

The Star of the Sea Foundation is the largest humanitarian relief agency in the Florida Keys. Due to a severe lack of affordable housing, a plethora of low‑wage jobs in the tourism and hospitality industries, and the highest cost of living in the entire state, almost half (43 %) of individuals and families struggle to afford to live in Monroe County. Through direct food distributions, nutrition‑education efforts, and federal feeding programs, the foundation aims to improve the health and wellbeing of vulnerable populations in the Florida Keys.

The goal of the Healthy Food Access and Marketing VISTA is to enhance nutritious food assistance and education among low‑income and working‑poor individuals, families, and senior citizens in Monroe County, FL. Working with local stakeholders, partner agencies, and recruited volunteers, the VISTA will increase the capacity and sustainability of SOS’s hunger‑relief and nutrition‑education programs with the goal of fostering healthier generations of Monroe County residents.

The VISTA will focus on increasing community awareness and understanding of SOS’s programs through visual and written storytelling in digital and print media.

• Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend
• Health coverage
• Living allowance
• Housing
• Training
• Relocation allowance
• For details about Ameri Corps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit

• Permits working at another job during off‑hours
• Permits attendance at school during off‑hours

• Education
• Environment
• Children/Youth
• Health
• Hunger
• Community outreach

• Teamwork
• Fund raising/Grant writing
• General skills
• Communications
• Education
• Writing/Editing
• Non‑profit management
• Computers/Technology
• Environment
• Public health
• Community organization
• Social services

Program type:
Ameri Corps VISTA
Program:
Healthy Food Access and Marketing VISTA
Program start/end date: 07/13/2026 – 07/12/2027

Work schedule:

Full time
Education level:
High school diploma/GED
Age requirement:
Minimum 18, Maximum none
Program locations:
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Languages:

English;
Spanish/Creole skills a plus
Accepting applications: 06/22/2026 – 06/24/2026

Rebekah Mac Arthur Palmieri
5640 Maloney Ave, Key West, FL 33040
Phone: 413‑636‑8139
Email: rebekah
Website: sosfoundation.org